... adverse as the actual price paid per unit of material was more than the predetermined price. The usage variance was also adverse as the quantity of direct material used was more than that allowed for the actual level of activity achieved. To ...

... are better value, even though they initially appear more expensive. Busy professionals need up-to-the-minute information with ... Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. The more expensive reporting services can be overwhelming, especially if you have ...

... sub-contractors because clients are using it for buying more than commodities. “I don’t want e-auctions to continue, certainly ... protest,” said Crane, whose organisation has been getting more complaints in the past three or four months. The construction industry ...

... but there are times when we'd all prefer to be rewarded in more imaginative ways. Not only that, but agencies are fighting to attract ... range from simple ones such as spa days and gadgets, to more exclusive prizes such as a trip by submarine to view the wreck of the ...

... is pinning its hopes on the card to bring savings of more than £200 million in process management within all departments and ... Procurement Card (GPC) contract, which successfully saved more than £70 million. Featured?:  ...

... performance and productivity from a fitter, sharper, more focused team; reduced sickness absence, lower insurance related healthcare ...

... Recruiter he will return to the world of recruitment in a more hands-on capacity through the launch of a professional staffing specialist ... to progress their careers – both in terms of taking more ownership in operationally running the organisation and also in terms of ...

... and markets,” said Fieldhouse, adding “there might be more interest in technology-enabled recruitment businesses”. He continued: ... to be acquisitive, albeit with some preferring to seek out more opportunistic acquisitions,” continues Fieldhouse in his foreword to the ...

... change, costs are driven down and wasted time is reduced. More importantly, a proper discussion starts to take place, as well as the ... the leadership isn’t fighting fires any longer, there is a more considered view of what the needs really are, allowing quality and timing ...

... for recruitment agencies placing contractors abroad. With a more interconnected world than ever, and skills shortages prevalent across a ... report estimated that the country could face a shortfall of more than 4,000 experts in the niche area of IT security by 2030 unless active ...